Gulfstream Park is gearing up for an exciting Saturday, with the Rainbow 6 jackpot expected to build to a noteworthy $100,000. Following the recent mandatory payout on Sunday, the wager has gone unsolved for two straight race days, drawing increased interest for the upcoming 10-race card.
The day’s action will be highlighted by a competitive Rainbow 6 sequence that stretches from the fifth to the tenth race. Racing fans and bettors alike will have their eyes on two pivotal turf stakes within this sequence: the Royal Palm Juvenile Fillies and the Royal Palm Juvenile. Each of these $100,000 events features 2-year-old contenders sprinting over five furlongs on the grass, with the added allure of securing a trip to Royal Ascot. Winners will earn an automatic, expenses-paid invitation to one of six juvenile stakes during the famed British festival in June, along with a $25,000 travel allowance.
Renowned trainer Wesley Ward, known for his proficiency with young talent, has key contenders in both juvenile stakes. In the fillies’ division, he saddles Satisfied Mind, who made an eye-catching debut at Keeneland last month. The filly has drawn attention for her speed and professionalism, and Emisael Jaramillo is set to guide her effort. Another promising runner in the same race is Lennilu, trained by Patrick Biancone. She also broke her maiden at Keeneland and will have the services of top rider Luis Saez.
Ward’s colt in the Royal Palm Juvenile, Fuzzy Stare, will be making his debut but has been turning heads in his morning workouts at Keeneland. The homebred son of Hootenanny appears well-prepared for his first outing, with Jaramillo taking the reins. Biancone will also be represented in this race by Squire, a colt who showed determination in his come-from-behind win at Gulfstream in April. Saez, aboard once again, will look to guide him through another strong finish.
Another trainer with a sharp eye for juvenile talent is George Weaver, who made a significant splash at last year’s Royal Palm events. In 2023, he captured both stakes before watching Crimson Advocate go on to claim Group 2 glory at Royal Ascot. This year, Weaver returns with a pair of first-time starters: Royal Testament in the fillies’ division and Sandal’s Song in the colts’ race. Both have drawn the inside gate, a strategic position that could prove advantageous on the quick-turn turf course.
With international implications, rising stars on display, and a lucrative betting opportunity in the Rainbow 6, Saturday’s program at Gulfstream promises plenty of excitement for horseplayers and racing fans alike.
